Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating hematological malignancies, including resistant B-ALL. One approach is CAR-NK cell therapy, which involves genetically modifying natural killer (NK) cells to target specific cancer antigens. While CAR-NK therapy offers advantages over CAR-T therapy, such as reduced immune system reactions and lower production time and cost, challenges remain regarding antitumor efficacy and the tumor microenvironment. Preclinical and early clinical studies have targeted various antigens, including CD19, with CAR-NK cells in resistant B-ALL. To further investigate the potential of anti-CD19 CAR-NK cell therapy, this study aims to evaluate its safety and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) in patients who have not responded to standard treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Ten eligible patients with relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia will be enrolled based on inclusion criteria and informed consent. After conditioning with Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide, patients will receive a single infusion of anti-CD19 CAR NK cells with close monitoring using one of the following dose levels: • Dose Level 1: 1×10\^7/Kg • Dose Level 2: 5×10\^7/Kg • Dose Level 3: 1×10\^8/Kg Safety Assessment: Adverse events will be recorded and graded. Laboratory parameters and cytokine release syndrome (CRS) markers will be closely monitored. Efficacy Evaluation: Response assessments will follow International Lymphoma Party (LWP) Group guidelines, including complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD), and progressive disease.
Shahid Ghazi Hospital, Tabriz university of medical sciences
Tabriz, Iran
Incidence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLTs)
Incidence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLTs) within 4 weeks after infusion, characterized by \>= Grade 3 signs/symptoms according to CTCAE v4.03, to assess safety and tolerability.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Assessment of Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Overall Remission Rate (ORR)
Overall Remission Rate (ORR) two months after infusion, assessed using International lymphoma party (LWP) Group
Time frame: 8 weeks
Progression-free survival (PFS)
Assessed using International Lymphoma Working Party (LWP) criteria
Time frame: 48 weeks
Duration of Response (DOR)
Duration of Response (DOR) for up to 12 months, Assessed using International Lymphoma Working Party (LWP) criteria
Time frame: 48 weeks
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